Many approaches are being pursued to help our society transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Reducing subsidies for fossil fuels is one approach. Increasing subsidies for renewables is another. Using feed-in tariffs or net metering are two specific ways of boosting support for renewables. Governments can also pass laws mandating greater use of renewable energy by utilities. Or they can establish carbon taxes or cap-and-trade programs. . 1. Describe an advantage and a disadvantage of each of these approaches.

Can you propose any additional approaches?

3. What steps do you think our society should take to transition to renewable energy?